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Articles Posted in DWI Penalties

Aggravated DUI – DWI: Factors that raise a Misdemeanor DUI to a Felony
The Law Office of James Novak Team

June 27, 2012

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“Aggravated DUI” charges are Felony DUI offenses. Misdemeanor DUI charges are elevated to Felonies when specified ‘aggravating” factors under law surround it. One of the most reasons a Misdemeanor DUI is charged as felony is due to repeat DUI offenses. A third DUI charge, with two existing DUI convictions in 84 months or 7 years,…

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